Pushpanjali and Ananda Nartana Ganapatim
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The invocation piece which is Pushpanjali starts off with the dancer showering flower petals at the feet of Lord Nataraja and welcoming the audience to the performance. This Pushpanjali is a Tanjore Quartet and choreographed by Guru B. Bhanumati. This pushpanjali is followed by an introductory piece in the praise of Lord Ganesha in his dance form. The composer talks about the beats to which he dances and his mesmerizing features to whom we bow down to first. This piece is composed by Sri Oothakaddu Venkatasubba Iyer and choreographed by Guru Narmada.
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Arputha Shirpi
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This piece represents the intricate features of Lord Shiva through the eyes of the Nayaki or heroine. She tells her friend how in love and how much devotion she possesses for the dancing lord himself. This piece is composed and choreographed by Nattuvunar, Guru Sri K.N. Dandayutha Pani Pillai.
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Natanam Adinar
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This piece is another ode to Lord Shiva and his immense personality. The composer reminds us of the roots of Bharatanatyam and the ferocity with which he dances that shakes the earth. This piece is composed by Sri Gopalakrishna Bharatu and choreographed by Guru B. Bhanumati.
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Thillana
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This piece is generally done at the end of a dance repertoire. It usually includes complex beats and intricate footwork that challenge the dancer’s stamina. This specific Thillana pays homage to the enchanting and charming Lord Krishna. The composer talks about how he manages to capture the hearts of every person consuming their every thought. This piece is composed by the Carnatic Violin Maestro Sri Lalgudi Jayaraman and choreographed by Guru Smt. Sheela Chandrasekhar.
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Mangalam
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This piece is always done after the Thillana as a quick exit and a thank you to the Lord Nataraja and the audience for witnessing and blessing the performance. This specific Mangalam is in praise of Lord Muruga who is the son of Lord Shiva and the brother of Lord Ganesha. He rides his peacock and plays with his instrument of destruction. This piece is composed by Sri Arunagirinaadhar and choreographed by Guru Smt. Sheela Chandrasekhar.
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